extra

Definition

Examples

We ordered extra chairs because more guests than expected will attend.

Synonyms

• additionalfurther or added
• sparean extra component of a machine or other apparatus
• surplusa quantity much larger than is needed

Collocations

• Easy extra bed
  describing extra bed (a minor actor in crowd scenes)
• Medium work extra hours
  to work extra hours, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
• Hard charge no extra fee
  to charge no extra fee, meaning to to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
• Very Hard go the extra mile to appease regulators
  to go the extra mile to appease regulators, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically